but don’t fill it up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can add a cup of wood chips to the chip tray before firing up the smoker. This is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close the doors and the vents. You can reopen the vents later, but for now, you need to get the temperature of the smoker up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turn on the smoker, setting the cooking temperature to 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Let the smoker maintain the desired temperature for 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep an eye on the wood chips. If they burn through, add wood chips at intervals, if desired. A cup every hour should do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the two hours are up, turn off the smoker and let it cool completely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Time to coat the inside of the smoker with vegetable oil again. Hit the racks and the inside of the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replenish the wood chips and turn the smoker on once more, with the temperature set at 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let the smoker run for 30 minutes before shutting it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congratulations. You\u2019ve seasoned your smoker. <\/strong>You can now use the smoker to cook food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow Often Should You Season Your Smoker?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n You only need to season your smoker once. How often it requires a deep cleaning is another story – it will depend on your cleaning practices. A clean grill is a happy grill. <\/strong>Try to clean it after every use.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you find that grime and dirt are building up inside the cooker, then you will need to do a deep clean. To clean any grill, get it as hot as you can and let the grill go as long as necessary. <\/strong>You are cleaning with heat, much like the self-cleaning function of an oven. If heat doesn\u2019t do it, there are an array of grill cleaners and degreasers on the market. Buy one specifically for outdoor cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWrapping It Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n There you have it – a total guide on how to work a Masterbuilt smoker all by yourself! My hope is that with this guide, you will figure out how to get past any issues you have. Connect the gas, add some wood chips, fire up the grill, and set the temp. Throw some meat on the racks, and you\u2019re officially barbequing. Welcome to the obsession.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRemember to season your grill before using it. If you suspect you\u2019ve got a gas leak, turn off the gas and call the Fire Department. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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